![]() The 921 was a completely different instrument of a larger bore which took many of its features from the Besson International cornet which was also manufactured by Boosey and Hawkes. This is sometimes referred to as the "flower pot" model due to the shape of its bell flare. The 920 medium bore was almost identical to the preceding Imperial model and had a second main tuning slide where the lead pipe entered the third valve. ![]() 925 Soprano (Eb) - with the tuning slide in the bell crook. ![]() There were three models (including the soprano cornet) launched in 1974. This is the original sovereign cornet supplied in a blue wooden case. Sovereign by Boosey & Hawkes AKA “round stamp” (From 1974) This article aims to explain the development of the instrument and the differences between models.įor serial number information go here: Besson (Boosey and Hawkes) serial number list. Since its launch in 1974, the Sovereign cornet has been the benchmark for all brass band cornets, but it has gone through various models and changes - including a complete redesign in 1984.
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